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General Bytes Bitcoin ATMs Hacked to Steal Funds

22Mar

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General Bytes Bitcoin ATMs Hacked to Steal Funds

Following the discovery that hackers stole money over the weekend by taking advantage of a zero-day vulnerability in its software, a major supplier of Bitcoin ATMs is advising customers to update their systems right away. The flaw was discovered in the master service interface used by Bitcoin ATMs to upload films to the server, according to a General Bytes notice. The General Bytes Cloud service and other GB ATM operators running their servers on Digital Ocean (our recommended cloud hosting provide...

Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets

20Mar

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Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets

It has been discovered that dozens of websites have been put up to distribute Trojanized versions of the WhatsApp and Telegram apps to Android and Windows users. Security experts at ESET have found that the majority of these apps rely on malware called clipper that is intended to steal or alter the contents of the Android clipboard. They are all pursuing the bitcoin funds of their victims, with several of them focusing on cryptocurrency wallets. This was the first time we had observed Android clippers concentrating solely on instant messaging read more Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and increase your cybersecurity awareness through ReconBee.com's in-depth coverage of the newest threats, breaches, a...

ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities

17Mar

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ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities

An investigation spearheaded by German and American authorities and supported by Europol, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, and other countries has focused on the cryptocurrency mixer known as ChipMixer. The anti-money-laundering operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, destroyed the ChipMixer network and confiscated four servers, 7TB of data, and 1909.4 Bitcoins (approximately $47.3m) in 55 transactions. According to reports, the majority of the confiscated monies were linked to dark web markets, crypto assets that had been stolen, ransomware organizations, trafficking in illegal items, and the purchase of materials for child sexual abuse read more ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your ...

Major Phishing Campaign Targets Trezor Crypto Wallets

3Mar

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Major Phishing Campaign Targets Trezor Crypto Wallets

An ongoing multi-channel phishing attempt aimed at tricking users into allowing access to their wallets has been acknowledged by cryptocurrency hardware company Trezor. In a tweet, the company issued a warning: "The attackers contact the victims by phone call, SMS, and/or email to suggest that there has been a security breach or suspicious activity on their Trezor account. "We did not discover any proof of a recent database intrusion. You won't ever get calls or SMS messages from us. Hardware-based wallets are offered by Trezor allowing consumers to store their cryptocurrencies read more Major Phishing Campaign Targets Trezor Crypto Wallets. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest threa...